A MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Dear Parents and Families,
Although I am beginning my first year as President of Oklahoma City
University, it is not my first year of experience with this great university. My longstanding relationship with Oklahoma City University includes presenting many
papers and lectures here, as well as teaching graduate and undergraduate
courses as a Professor of Law and as Dean of the OCU School of Law. The
connection, however, that may mean the most to those of you whose sons and
daughters are considering attending our university is the one I have through my
son, Joshua, who is an OCU upperclassman majoring in theatre.
When it was time for Josh to begin his college search, my wife Jan and I
hoped, as all parents do, that our son would find a university community that
would nurture his personality, dreams, talents and career goals. We could not
have been more pleased when Josh chose to attend OCU. With this universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
great faculty and campus-wide tradition of support for all students, we were
confident that the education and experience our son would have at OCU would
be exceptional. And we have been proven right! Now we find that Jan and I
have followed Josh to OCU.
So on both personal and professional levels, I invite you to give Oklahoma
City University a serious review. We understand that selecting a college is a
family affair and we welcome you to visit our campus and learn who we are. I am
confident that you will be impressed by our commitment to caring for your sons
and daughters so they graduate prepared to succeed in their chosen fields and
to contribute with integrity and service to their communities and the world. We
truly pride ourselves on providing a place where students are a name and not a
number. Welcome!
Robert Henry

President

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President Henry began service as Oklahoma City Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17th president on
July 1, 2010, succeeding Tom McDaniel, who retired as president and accepted
a new role as Chancellor. Immediately prior to assuming the responsibilities of
President and CEO of Oklahoma City University, Henry served as Chief Judge
of the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.

OCU FAST FACTS
• PRIVATE UNITED METHODIST UNIVERSITY
ESTABLISHED IN 1904
• CONSISTENTLY RANKED AS A TOP TIER
MASTER’S-LEVEL UNIVERSITY BY
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
• 11:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO
• 81% OF FACULTY HOLD THE HIGHEST
DEGREE IN THEIR FIELDS
• ALL CLASSES TAUGHT BY PROFESSORS,
NOT GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
• PURPOSEFULLY SMALL ENROLLMENT OF
MORE THAN 2,100 UNDERGRADUATES AND
1,700 GRADUATE STUDENTS
• DIVERSE STUDENT BODY FROM 50 STATES
AND 60 FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Learn more about OCU @
www.okcu.edu

“As an alum, I remember the small classes, the
personal connection with professors and the
expectations of a high level of interaction and
participation by students. Based upon a similar
experience for my son, Nick (’07, Finance; ’09,
MBA), it is apparent that OCU continues to strive
for education excellence. Professors are engaged
with their students; students are challenged by
their professors.”
Jacque Leveridge Fiegel, ’76
OCU Parent and Alumna
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• OCU’S STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO IS 11:1.
• THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN
A FRESHMAN CLASS IS 17.
U.S. News & World Report ranks
OCU as a top-tier regional master’s
level comprehensive university and
includes OCU in its “Great School,
Great Prices” list.

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Val•ue (val•yoo) n. 1. An amount considered to be a suitable equivalent for something
else; a fair price or return for goods or services. 2. Monetary or material worth. 3. Worth in
usefulness or importance to the possessor; utility or merit.

THE VALUE OF AN OCU EDUCATION LASTS A LIFETIME.
You want value and we understand that. A college education is an investment that will pay
tremendous dividends for years to come—for the rest of your student’s life. If OCU is the
right place for your son or daughter, we will work with your family to design a financial aid
package that meets your needs. More than 90% of OCU students receive some type of
financial assistance. Approximately 85% of our students are awarded OCU academic merit
and talent-based scholarships. In addition, your student may qualify for grants, loans and
part-time campus employment.

Oklahoma City University is one of the most affordable private
universities in the country.

INVESTMENT
Tuition

$11,680 per semester based on
12-16 credit hour block

Housing

$1,710-$3,975 per semester
based on housing choice

Meal Plan

$1,940 per semester for typical
meal plan

*Standard fees at OCU are $100 per credit hour.

A PARENT’S QUESTION…

Is there information available that will take us through the steps for applying for
financial aid?
Yes, there is! For answers to all your questions about applying for OCU financial aid
and all the types of financial aid available to your student, download Financial Aid: A
Coursebook for STARS at www.okcu.edu/financialaid. The Financial Aid Coursebook
will take you through the basics of understanding the financial aid process, what assistance
is available and how to get it.

A UNIQUE FINANCIAL OPTION IS AVAILABLE TO YOU.

OCU offers a 4-year, fixed-rate tuition plan. Any undergraduate student can elect to
freeze the undergraduate tuition block price at $12,600 per semester for 8 fall/spring
semesters and the summers in between. Fees are not fixed and are subject to change.
Students must elect to enroll in the fixed-rate tuition with the Student Financial Services
Office prior to August 26, 2011.
OCU’s exceptional value-- a high-quality, private university education for the cost of
a public institution.

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A STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE…

“The OCU Financial Aid staff worked with me to ensure that I could live, learn and
grow at the institution of my dreams. With numerous scholarship opportunities, I
was provided with several ways to afford private higher education. Working with the
financial aid office and the OCU admissions office made me feel that I am truly a name,
not a number to them.”
MaryBeth Nelson
Marble Falls, Texas

PARENT TO PARENT...

“The value of an OCU education is second to none! We feel like it was
the perfect fit for our daughters. The faculty and the class sizes were
wonderful. The financial aid office helped the girls out more than once.
Our daughters were allowed room to grow and the chance to explore
many opportunities. We would and do recommend OCU to everyone who
has a child close to college age. We just don’t see how anyone could
be disappointed.”
Brad and Phyllis Brack
Great Bend, Kansas

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The first year experience program at OCU begins with “STAR”
Orientation Week.
The goal is to provide students with the right experiences to start college successfully so
they have the tools to finish successfully. The freshman class spends a week together
in unique social and academic activities where they make friends, learn their way around
campus and prepare for a successful college experience.
Parents are invited to many of the orientation activities and a few events are
designed especially for them. A Parents’ Brunch and Information Session gives you a
chance to meet other parents and university personnel. You can ask questions and learn
about what your son or daughter will be experiencing in those important first weeks away
from home.
Learn more about the First Year Experience @
www.okcu.edu/students

BASED ON RESULTS
OF THE 2009 NATIONAL
SURVEY OF STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT (NSSE),
OCU FRESHMEN ARE
MORE SATISFIED WITH
THEIR EDUCATIONAL
EXPERIENCE THAN OTHER
FRESHMEN ACROSS
THE COUNTRY.

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Your student’s home away from home will be well-maintained, secure
and comfortable.
Students choose from traditional dormitories, apartment-style residences and a hall
for students participating in OCU’s Honors Program. All residence halls are equipped
with high-speed Internet, study rooms, big screen TVs, microwaves, laundry facilities,
recreation equipment and all the comforts of home. OCU’s newest residence hall,
Oklahoma United Methodist Hall, even has an underground parking garage and a hightech media room.

A PARENT’S QUESTION…

Do all students live in the residence halls?
All undergraduate students under the age of 21 are required to live on campus unless
they are approved to enroll as a commuter student living at home or with family members.
Ninety-five percent of OCU undergraduates live in the residence halls.

ANOTHER PARENT’S QUESTION…

My daughter is a vegetarian. Will there be healthy choices for her in the
university cafeteria?
There certainly will be. Whether your son or daughter is a vegetarian, prefers a meat and
potatoes diet or lives on pasta and salads, there will always be healthy, nutritious choices
at every meal. Vegetarian entrees are offered daily, as well as a soup and salad bar. A
chef’s station provides students with fresh, “straight-from-the-pan” meals such as pasta,
stir-fry and all-American hamburgers and fries. A wide variety of main dishes, sides and
desserts for every taste are served daily so that no one goes hungry!
Nutritional information for each week’s menus is available online allowing students
with special dietary needs to make wise choices.
Want to know more about what’s for dinner at OCU?
Connect to www.ocudining.com

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When students are asked to describe the atmosphere on OCU’s campus, they
consistently mention the welcoming, friendly, family-like feeling that exists
throughout the university. Much of that atmosphere comes from the eagerness of
faculty and staff to assist students beyond the walls of the classroom. From Student Health
Services to Personal Counseling to Career Services, help is available. We know that
students need 24/7 support and the Student Affairs division is focused on the quality of our
students’ learning and living in all areas of their collegiate experience.

ANOTHER PARENT’S QUESTION…

My son excels in almost every class but struggles with writing assignments. What if
he has difficulty in his freshman English course?
First, his professor will want to help him. OCU’s professors are known for their desire
to help all students succeed. But there are also other support services available. The
Learning Enhancement Center offers students tutoring on a one-on-one basis in many
curriculum areas. A few of the more popular services are assistance with research and
grammar skills and guided revision of papers. If your son needs that extra help, it is
there. And if you’re wondering about cost, there is no cost to OCU students for any of the
Learning Enhancement Center’s services.

ENCOURAGING HEALTHY LIVING…
In 2008 with the support of the Student Senate and as part of a university-wide wellness
initiative, Oklahoma City University adopted a tobacco-free campus policy. The use of
tobacco, including smoking and smokeless tobacco, is prohibited on university property,
including all indoor and outdoor spaces, private vehicles on campus and university
vehicles. This policy applies to students, employees, visitors and vendors.
More information on OCU’s Student Health Services
can be found @ www.okcu.edu/students/studenthealth

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We want parents and families to stay involved throughout their students’
college years.
You are always welcome on campus but a special Parents’ Weekend is celebrated each
fall in conjunction with our Alumni Reunion and Homecoming festivities. Put it on your
calendar and come join the fun!
Sign up for the parent’s e-newsletter and get more
information on parent and family activities @
www.okcu.edu/parents

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Oklahoma City University prides itself on preparing our students to be successful
in boardrooms and pulpits, schoolrooms and hospitals. Our graduates are named
judges, lead international companies, conduct orchestras, dance on Broadway, anchor
news broadcasts and win international journalism awards. They are prepared for their
careers and for life.

GETTING THE
JOB DONE
OKLAHOMA CITY
UNIVERSITY
SENIORS AND
FRESHMEN RANKED
OCU HIGHER THAN
THE NATIONAL
AVERAGE WHEN
ASKED HOW THEIR
UNIVERSITY HELPED
THEM ACQUIRE JOB
OR WORK RELATED
KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS.
From the 2009 National Survey of Student
Engagement (NSSE)

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A PROFESSOR’S POV…

“Faculty at OCU aren’t just teachers, they are
professionals who’ve worked in their fields. This enables
them to share practical, “real-world” experiences
with students. What could be better than taking small
classes from professors who have actually ministered
to churches, performed on Broadway, launched Fortune
500 companies, directed feature films or televised
professional sporting events? You can’t get that one-onone exposure from a textbook or in an auditorium with
400 other students. OCU students depend on us to help
them build a portfolio of skills that will distinguish them
from the competition and enable them to thrive in the
marketplace. We take that responsibility very seriously.”
Prof. Matt Hamilton

PARENT TO PARENT...
“In my position as president of a marketing company, I have assessed the talents
and preparation of many students as they enter the work world and in my opinion the
OCU experience, academic grounding and supportive environment is unmatched by
almost any university in the country. I would rate the experience a ‘10 out of 10’ for our
daughter Katelyn (Katelyn, ’08, Entertainment Business) as well as for us as parents.”
Brian P. Turnbull
Northville, Michigan
“OCU prepared my daughter (Jessica, ’05, Dance Performance) for the REALITY of
her career choice. She was given the tools to navigate the often cut-throat world of
show business. The performers are sent out into the world knowing what to expect
and how to market themselves as well as how to deal with the setbacks. ALL of
the OCU dance grads I know are currently working in the field. They have been in
commercials, on cruise ships, on athletics dance squads, in ballets and operas. They
are teachers and stage performers in this country as well as overseas.”
Judith Engels
Grapevine, Texas

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VISIT US!
A brochure canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell it all. We invite your family to visit us and see for yourself why
Oklahoma City University is a special place. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll customize your visit so you and your
student can speak with professors, chat with students, sit in on a class, tour facilities, eat
in the cafeteria and talk with admissions and financial aid counselors.
To schedule a visit, call us at 800.633.7242 or register
online @ www.okcu.edu/visitors